The coolest ski video you’ll see this week is out of Italy were Shanty Cipolli headed to Mount Etna to shred white ribbons of snow into thick layers of black ash on the active volcano. Makes me think of skiing on Mars. Rad.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....